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Weather & Climate in Dichato, Chile
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dichato experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -36.5482°N, 72.9352°W |
| Timezone | America/Santiago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,655 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.8.
| Feb 27, 2010 | 2010 Maule, Chile Earthquake | M8.8 | 48 km | 23 km |
| Feb 11, 2011 | 21 km N of Tomé, Chile | M6.9 | 14 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 52 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.7 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 38 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 70 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.7 | 121 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.6 | 41 km | 18 km |
| May 3, 2004 | 11 km N of Cañete, Chile | M6.6 | 134 km | 21 km |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 74 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.4 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 4 km NW of Lebu, Chile | M6.3 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Apr 21, 1990 | 15 km WNW of Coronel, Chile | M6.3 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 105 km WSW of Constitución, Chile | M6.3 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Sep 9, 2010 | 23 km WNW of Lota, Chile | M6.2 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 76 km NW of Quirihue, Chile | M6.2 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 2013 | 89 km W of Constitución, Chile | M6.2 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Mar 18, 2015 | 75 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.2 | 71 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2010 | 36 km NW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 33 km | 19 km |
| Mar 5, 2010 | 14 km NW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 27 km | 30 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Chiguayante, Chile | M6.1 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Jan 23, 2012 | 24 km NNW of Tomé, Chile | M6.1 | 18 km | 20 km |
| Mar 3, 2010 | 25 km WNW of Talcahuano, Chile | M6.1 | 39 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 29.0 m (95 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 29.0 m | 558 | 48 km |
| 1835 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 24.0 m | 53 | 33 km |
| 1751 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 3.5 m | 65 | 51 km |
| 1923 | CENTRAL CHILE | Unknown | 1.5 m | - | 143 km |
| 1960 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 150 km |
| 2011 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 19 km |
| 1657 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 40 | 33 km |
| 1570 | CENTRAL CHILE | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chillan, Nevados de (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chillan, Nevados de | Stratovolcano | 3,180 m (10,433 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Antuco | Stratovolcano | 2,979 m (9,774 ft) | 1869 | 170 km |
| San Pedro-Pellado | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,621 m (11,880 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Dichato has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.4").